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A sweeping generalization is when you apply a fair rule to an exceptional case. Irrespective of the circumstances of the exceptional case. For example, one says "Every person should run a mile each day." Although this is somewhat good advice for your health, what if someone just had a heart transplant or has Asthma. There are always two parts to a S.G. --1. The rule 2. The case.
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∙ 14y agoA sweeping generalization is when you apply a fair rule to an exceptional case. Irrespective of the circumstances of the exceptional case. For example, one says "Every person should run a mile each day." Although this is somewhat good advice for your health, what if someone just had a heart transplant or has Asthma. There are always two parts to a S.G. --1. The rule 2. The case.
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What are the examples of Deceptive Appeal?
sweeping generalization
A synonym for generalization is?
sweeping statement, simplification, oversimplification, overview, generality, broad view
Example unsupported generalization?
All teenagers are lazy
Use generalization in a sentence?
The word "generalization" is the noun form of the word "generalize. " An example of a sentence using the word "generalization" is "Their theory is a broad generalization that doesn't always hold true. "
Give an example of an hasty generalization?
Hasty generalizations are often typified by exaggeration and poor preparation. Thus, one example of a hasty generalization may be "everyone knows what generalizations are." While a hasty generalization may sound accurate at first, a cursory fact check can quickly disprove it.
What is an example of broad generalization?
"All women love to shop." "Harriers crash."
Which is an example of a generalization?
"All teenagers are rebellious" is an example of a generalization. This statement assumes that every teenager behaves in a rebellious manner, which may not be accurate for every individual.
Is it true that tourists do not care about natural resources?
No. While some probably don't, you can't apply such a sweeping generalization to all tourists. Tourists are people, and they each have their own set of thoughts, concerns, and opinions.
Which of these is an example of a hasty generalization?
My classmate's house is big, so his family must be rich :) (Hasty generalization is a claim that, as it may seem fact at first, can be quickly and easily disproved) Apex :)
How can you show generalization is correct?
No. A generalization cannot be proved correct. Even this generalization about a generalization could be incorrect. Anywho, and generalization could never be proven correct.
How can you show a generalization is correct?
No. A generalization cannot be proved correct. Even this generalization about a generalization could be incorrect. Anywho, and generalization could never be proven correct.
What does hasty generalization?
Hasty generalization is a logical fallacy of faulty generalization by reaching an inductive generalization based on insufficient evidence.
